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Associate I, Communications

This position reports to the senior manager, communications, is based in Pew’s Washington, DC, office, and participates in Pew’s hybrid work program with core days in the office and the flexibility to telework the remaining days. Staff also enjoy four telework “flex weeks” per year.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about using media relations, creative storytelling, and digital communications to advance science-based policy solutions that support clean energy and disaster resilience? If so, this is the right opportunity for you.

We are seeking an eager and proven early career communications professional to join a dynamic multi-partner team as a communications associate. This successful candidate will help execute strategic communications plans to advance policies that support energy modernization and disaster resilience.

In this role, you will:

+ Work with teams across the United States to implement communications tactics that advance evidence-based environmental policy projects to strengthen communities and support their natural resources.

+ Juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines and undertake media relations campaigns to amplify Pew’s work and messages.

+ Draw on strong interpersonal and organizational skills and writing and editing abilities to assist with crosscutting content, projects, and events.

Responsibilities

+ Supports implementation of communication strategies for Pew’s U.S. conservation and energy portfolios.

+ Develops and cultivates relationships with journalists, editors, and producers for conservation projects.

+ Pitches interviews and helps prepare spokespeople for them.

+ Actively monitors, tracks, and circulates relevant media coverage. Uses tools (such as Cision) to develop media lists.

+ Writes and edits communications materials for public dissemination in collaboration with internal teams.

+ Collaborates with other communications teams on the development of digital material and social media content.

+ Coordinates photo selection.

+ Coordinates communications activities with external partners.

+ Contributes to and participates in division and communications department tasks as assigned, as well as broader Pew-wide projects, as needed.

+ Prepares media clip reports from key announcements, milestones and report releases, and regularly shares earned and social media results with key team members.

+ Drafts submissions to internal reports on communications activities and impact.

Requirements

+ Foster a work environment that inspires excellence, values impact, encourages transparency, builds mutual trust and respect, embraces and values diversity, and is collaborative, caring and compassionate.

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

+ Generally, a minimum of one year of professional work experience required.

+ Experience working in a communications role at a nonprofit, public policy organization, or agency preferred.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to research, outline, write, edit, and proofread communications products.

+ Driven to develop understanding of the traditional and digital media landscape and how to successfully engage with journalists.

+ Experience creating and maintaining media lists.

+ Comfortable working as part of a team and independently.

+ Experience meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure.

+ Good project management skills and attention to detail.

+ Demonstrated judgment, political and problem-solving skills.

Travel

Occasional travel to attend meetings and conferences.

Salary Range

$61,700 USD - $68,900 USD

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew’s commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.